The Stutland Volatility Funds (SVF) are a long-short suite of funds that deliver superior stock selection capabilities and innovative stock entry and exit points, along with superior risk management.

Most mutual fund firms that use options or option overlays are rule-based hedgers. They simply buy an index; sell a certain percentage option on that index once a month, and buy and hold.

In contrast, the SVF offers a multi-step stock selection and implementation fund, combining the powerful stock rankings of Sabrient Systems with the strong derivatives experience of the Stutland Volatility Group.

The first step is an active stock selection metrics to make buy-and-sell decisions on a large universe of stocks.

The second step is to use a combination of stocks and options to find the most cost efficient entry and exit points for the trades. Once the positions are established, specific exit points are determined, and the positions are hedged or re-balanced according to the Sabrient ranking universe.

The addition of options to the Sabrient ranking universe lowers the volatility of the portfolio and enhances income.

1) Using derivatives (calls and puts) to establish both long & short market positions.

2) Using options to reduce initial cash outlay for entering and exiting positions.

3) Analyzing volatility curves and skews to enhance portfolio performance.

4) Using innovative options trades to average dollar cost trades with lower capital risk.

5) Using active overlays and VIX hedging strategies to control market risk and enhance returns.